The Dell OptiPlex 3050 is a small form factor desktop built around a 3.4 GHz Intel Core i5-7500 quad-core processor with 8 GB of DDR4 RAM and a 500 GB 3.5-inch hard drive. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, a 12-core processor, which offers more RAM and solid-state storage in a mini PC form factor.
Dell OptiPlex 3050 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Specification | Dell OptiPlex 3050 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1335U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-7500 | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Cores | Quad-core (4) | 12 | 10 |
| RAM | 8 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 500 GB 7200 rpm HDD | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small form factor desktop | Mini PC | Mini PC |
Key differences
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Thinvent offers up to 64 GB of RAM against the OptiPlex 3050's 8 GB, which suits multitasking and memory-heavy workloads.
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Thinvent offers up to 2 TB of SSD storage, while the OptiPlex 3050 is listed with a 500 GB 7200 rpm hard drive.
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The Thinvent Treo i5-1240P has 12 cores, against the quad-core Intel Core i5-7500 in the OptiPlex 3050.
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The OptiPlex 3050 is a small form factor desktop, while the Thinvent Treo is a mini PC, a more compact design.
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Wireless options on the Thinvent Treo include dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) or no Wi-Fi, depending on the configuration chosen.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 3050 if you want a small form factor desktop with a 7th generation Intel Core i5 and a familiar hard-drive storage setup. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more memory, faster SSD storage and a compact mini PC design for office, business or light industrial use.
